Sports Academy Counselor
About the role
The Sports Academy Counselor is responsible for the implementation of academy duties to create a safe and fun experience. They lead daily activities, coach the academy sport, communicate effectively with staff and participants, recognize developmental needs, and ensure proper use of resources.
Responsibilities
- Assist in leading all planned activities.
- Coach the academy sport to participants in a fun and professional manner.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with other staff and participants.
- Recognize participants' developmental needs.
- Aid in planning and implementing coaching and activities.
- Ensure proper use of all supplies, materials, and resources.
- Conform with academy schedule and agency policies.
- Serve as a good example for participants, including appropriate language, dress, punctuality, and sportsmanship.
- Encourage respect and a positive spirit each day.
- Help each participant adjust to and grow within the academy setting.
- Follow all proper agency mandates.
- Handle complaints, problems, and negative situations promptly.
- Inform the Academy Coordinator of all extraordinary incidents.
- Support and execute other duties as needed.
Requirements
- Ability to work with diverse populations.
- Experience working with youth, staff, and within an agency.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Team player with ability to adapt, develop, and implement high-quality programming.
- High problem-solving attitude with a safety focus.
- Ability to work independently, efficiently, and professionally without supervision.
Benefits
The JCC of Staten Island offers a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including:
- Subsidized medical coverage
- Dental and vision coverage
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- Dependent care assistance
- LTD (Life Insurance)
- STD (Short-Term Disability)
- Free life insurance
- Pension plan
- 403B retirement savings plan
- Ample time off
- Generous program discounts
- Free membership
- And much more!
About Us
The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island was founded in 1929 with the goal of creating a home for the Jewish community by offering social, recreational, and educational activities. Over time, the mission expanded to help anyone who walked through the doors of any of our facilities. Today, the JCC serves the needs we see in our community and is constantly expanding to meet new demand. We serve people of all walks of life, from young children to seniors and everyone in between. The JCC is proud to offer services that help improve the quality of life for people on Staten Island and beyond. We strive to help those in need and provide recreational and educational opportunities for our members.